Okemos High School - Tomahawk Yearbook (Okemos, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1951 volume:

THE CLASS OF 1951 OF OKEMOS HIGH SCHOOL Presents THE TOMAHAWK Class Motto We Finish to Begin Class Flower White Rose Class Colors Blue and White DEDICATION Mothers—who love us and comfort our ills. Fathers—who struggle to pay all the bills. We, the class of 1951, gratefully dedicate this book to our parents, by their constant interest and patient guidance these school memories were made possible. Page 4 how i. I r. and Mrs. (Hark Mr. mul Mr . Long Mr. and Mr«. Hick Mr. and Mr . Wilson how it: Mr. and Mr . Botworth Mr. and Mr . Melvin Mr. and Mr . Sweet Mr. and Mr . Worthington Mr. and Mr . Everett how o: Mr. and Mr . Whitman Mr. and Mr . Schcpperley Mr. and Mr . Andrus Mr. and Mr . Guile now ■� . Mr. and Mr . Kelly Mr. and Mr . South worth Mr. and Mr . Ohm Mr. and Mr . Lowery tu w o: Mr. and Mr . Sheldon Mr. and Mr . Patenge Mr. and Mr . Eberly Pago 5 Reporters Heated: Carlene Andrus, Barbara Algate, Vicky Long, Jennie Whitman, Mrs. Mary Rood, Nancy Hicks, Ruth Sheldon, Jim Clark. Standing: Clarence Prentice, Lloyd Lowery, Joan Everett, Jack Whitmyer. Not Pictured: Frances Wilson. EDITOR.......................Jim Clark ASSISTANT EDITOR.........Frances Wilson BUSINESS MANAGER.........Jack Whitmyer CLASS EDITOR.............Carlene Andrus Senior......Virginia Ohm, Jack Eichmeier Junior... .Lois Patenge, Mildred Worthington Sophomore.......Joyce Sweet, JoAnn Stevens I'resimwn.. .Susie Bosworth, Jennie Whitman 7th and 8tli. Carol Southworth, Barbara Seeley FACULTY EDITOR.................Nancy Hicks ART EDITOR....................Ruth Sheldon SPORTS EDITOR.......................Lloyd Lowery, Mackie Black, Howard AntelifF ACTIVITIES.....Barbara Algate, Richard Stell SNAPSHOTS EDITOR.....................Joan Everett, Pat Schepperley, George Warren CIRCULATION......................Clarence Prentice, Rhoda Kelly, Benny Guile HEAD TYPIST. Jennie Whitman, Barbara Seeley ADVERTISEMENTS...Jan Estelle, Don Roosa FEATURE...........Vicky Long, Jeri Melvin PICTURES.......................Don Mead FACULTY ADVISOR.......Mrs. Mary D. Rood Page 6 Lockers slam, voices shout. The morning bell we hear. The teacher signs the absence slip With, Help, they all are here! ADMINISTRATION Page 7 Supt. Murdock, Mr. Kberly, Dr. Clark, Mr. Hollow.iy. Mr. Sheldon, Dr. Bennc JU, dviSorS The Board of Education of any school is of vital importance to the success of that school. Their services are rendered without any return other than the satisfaction of serving their community and their hard work rarely receives public recognition. The 1950-51 school board has been concerned with the completion of the new building. The problems of completion have included furnishing and placement of classes. These problems have been added to the routine problems of administration. The class of ‘51 wishes to extend their thanks to the members of the board who have given of their time and interest to help make these four years pleasant and profitable ones. Page 8 Michigan State College M.A. Page f) t PATRICIA ANDERSON Western Michigan College B.M. Music Art MAINARD WEAVER Western Michigan College B.S. Shop Assistant Coach RUTH KELLY Michigan State College A.B. Mathematics JOY CLEMOW Ferris Institute R.S. Commercial GEORGE DUNN Western Michigan College R.S. Coach World History MAJORIE BARNES Western Michigan College B.S. Michigan State College M.A. Science Page 10 1950- 1951 HENRY KULESA Western Michigan College B.M. Band CIIRISTENA SCHRAM Michigan State College A.B. English Speech ROLAND COOK Michigan State College B.S. Agriculture MARY BEYETTE Michigan State College B.S. Home Economics THELMA LAMB Michigan State Normal College B.S. Michigan State College M.A. American History Eighth Grade CHARLES BEYETTE Michigan State College A.B, Seventh Grade MARY ROOD University of Michigan A.B. Michigan State College M.A. English Library Page 11 Mrs. Lsunl) Miss Schrain and Class Mr. Robert E. Smeltzer, more commonly called “Hob,” was injured in a swimming accident in the summer of 1950. Me was our science teacher and class advisor during our Sophomore and Junior years. Bob is now in the Dearborn Veterans Hospital where he is recovering from his injuries. We have all missed him this year and hope to hear soon that he will be returning to his old position. in ervice During our high school years four boys left the class of ’51 to join the armed services. Johnnie Shultz was killed while serving with the United Nations forces in Korea. At present Jerry Burch is with the Army in Tokyo. Walter Abel is with the Marines in Korea. Bob Worthington is in the U. S. Navy. Page 13 Mrs. Oswald, Mrs. Hoosa, Mrs. Everott, Mrs. Worthington, Mrs. Nichols. Hack How: J. Ash. C. Kirkpatrick, It. Everett, B. Mchano. C. Kommeyer. Front Row: L. Rathbone, C. Lower, M. Either, 1 . Prethrr. Parker Prethcr llle _ J4effling JJands Ina Mae Richards Tho we moaned loud and long about homework. Each wondering parent knows We did our evening studies In pauses between the shows. CLASS OF '51 Page 15 ani CLARENCE PRENTICE Sonic iliuj he'll foot us nil hy cufinj: name spinurli anil Urine mu tall. Sitiidmky I, 2 Glut Praiidmt I Clati Secretary 3 Band 3. 4; Prmidmt 3 Circulation - Yearbook HAKHARA ALCATK The lauuhter of a uirl It ainonu the mint delightful lounil� of earth. Cln � Secretary 4 Play 3. 4 F.H.A. 2 l.ihrary 3 Yearb M k Activities 4 VIRGINIA OIIM A itootl face it the hrst letter of recommendation. Oat Vlcc-Prcildcnt I Library 2. 3. 4 Play 3. 4 F.H.A. 1. 2. 3 Glee Oub 4 Senior Editor-Yearbook JACK Will i MYER I hare no tecret of tureen hut hind ivork. Class Treasurer 4 F.F.A. 2. 3. 4; Sec. 3. Pres. I business Manager-Yearbook The Senior Class of 1951 began their Freshman year with high hopes and now as seniors look back on their attainments. Under the sponsorship of Mrs. Ruth Kelly and Miss Phyllis Collins they gave an all-high Roller Skating Party. Then they ended the year with an all-high square dance, the Hill-Billy Hop. In December of their sophomore year, with just three years left of high school, they sponsored a semi-formal dance, Winter Wonderland. which was a huge success. On February 5, the boys in the class put on a pancake supper and had a good crowd. This year Mrs. Kelly and Mr. Robert Smeltzer sponsored the class. In their junior year they had many money making projects for the coming expenses of the Junior and Senior Prom. On November 3, they sponsored an all-high party, “Hobble Gobble ’ at which door prizes of a turkey and a chicken were given. This same year the class put on one of the most unusual dances held in Okeinos High School called the “Soc Hop,” a name derived from the checking of shoes at the door and dancing in stocking feet throughout the evening. The social events of the junior year ended with the Junior and Senior Prom, “Neath the Southern Moon.” The fall of 1950 found the senior class with seventeen original members from the first grade. Mrs. Mildred Hagberg gave her services for a benefit lecture for Mr. Smeltzer. They gave a dance, “Autumn Nocturne with Herbie Fox’s orchestra. As Senior’s they sponsored an Alumni Banquet during Christmas Vacation. There were two hundred fifty graduates and guests attending the event. Following this program great enthusiasm was showed for organizing an alumni association. Officers were elected and it is planned that this will be an annual event. Plans were made early in the fall for the Senior trip to Washington, D. C. Mr. Ray Pellett, Dean of Men at Western Michigan College of Education, was selected for the commencement speaker on June 7. Page 16 ant MANCY HICKS Si mi hath hi will, hut iwnum hath her way. Hass President 2 • MI.A. 1. 2. 3; See. 3 itudent Council 3 land I. 2, 3; Scc.-Trwu. 1 lay 3 Faculty—Yearbook RICHARD STF.LL lie never take anyone too seriously—especially himself. William Chruman II. S. Independence, Mo., I. 2. 3 Glee Club 4 JO ANN STEVENS I'm really not had. I'm Just hoeing n nood time. F.II.A. 1 Play Make-up 3. 4 HOWARD ANTCLIFF I never let my studies Inter-fere with my education, Vanity 3. I F.F.A. 2. 3 Baseball 1 Banket ball 1. 2. 3. 4 Football 1. 2. 3. 4 Track I LOIS PA TENGE A pleasant girl with a tdeauint smile. Play 3. 4 Library 2, 3, 4 F.II.A. 1, 2. 3 Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 4 Future Nurses 4 Junior Editor-Yearbook LLOYD LOWERY Fellow who have not tonnues are often all eyes and ears. Class President 3 Class Vice-President 2 Treasurer 1 Student Council 4; Vice-Pres. 4 Baseball I. 2. 3. 4 Football 1. 2. 3 Basketball 1. 2 Sports—Y rurbook JERft MELVIN The useful and the beautiful are nrt'fr se taraled. Paso Robles, Cal.. 1. 2. 3 Play Make-up 4 Yearbook 4 Page 17 cun JENNIE WHITMAN My heart is like (hr tnoon-(here’s always a man in U. Jennie Whitman Library 2. 3, 4; Pro . 3 Play 3. 4 Giro Club -I Ty pi� t -Yearbook BARBARA SEELEY Mischief lurks in (hr depth of her eyes. Student Council 2 F.1I.A. 1 Library 4 Piny I Glee Club 2, 3. I JAN ESTELLE Women arc fust like elephants to me. I like to look at them hut I wouldn't trant one. Student Council 3 Vanity 2. 3 Football 1. 2. 3 Batebull 1, 2 Advertising-Yearbook JAMES CLARK Women— neither hate them nor love them-you may call it toleration. Student Council 1; Sec. 1 Play 3 Band I. 2 Yearbook Editor -1 SUSA NN E Bt SWORTH My intern! U in the future because I'm Hoin« to spend the rest of my life there. Mmkeuoo H. S. I Band I. 2. 3, 4 H.H.A. 2. 3 Student Council 2 Freshman Editor-Yearbook DONALD ROOSA lie who doe not love does not live. F.F.A. 2. 3 Projection Club 3. -I Football 1. 2. 3 Trark I. 2. 3 JOAN EVERETT The only way to have a friend is to hr one. Student Council 3; Sec. 2 F.H.A. 1. 2. 3 Snapshots—Yearbook Page IS anc n o,p CARLENE ANDRUS .Vo nmlter how you figure it-she's not it. Glut President I Piny I Library 2. 3 F.H.A. 1. 2 Cheerleader 2. 3. 4 Class Editor MILDRED WORTHINGTON What sweet delinht a quiet life affords. F.II.A. I Play Make-up 4 Junior Class Editor—Yearbook RUTH SHELDON Petite aiul sweet from her head to her feet. Class Secretary 2 Glee Club 3. I Band 1. 2,3 Play 3. 4 Future Nurses 4; Trent. I Art Editor—Yearbook FRANCES WILSON will fintl myself a way. or make one. Library 2, 3, 4; Pres. I F.II.A. 1. 2. 3 Piny 3. I Assistant Editor—Yearbook JACK EIC11ME1ER Women are the breath of life, ami I'm breathing. Dumont. Iowa 1 Piny 3 PAT SCHF.PPERLEY Her charm .« in her quirt smile. F.II.A. 1 Library 3 Snapshots—Yearbook GEORGE WARREN I sometimes wonder what life is all about. F.F.A. 2. 3. 4 Projection Club 4 Page 19 anc RIIODA KELLY A good disposition Li more valuable than gold. Library Club 2. 4 F.H.A. 1, 2. 3 Circulation—Y curbook BENNY GUILE Whither I north, there no my freckle alto. Student Council 4 Glee Club 4 Baseball 1. 2. 3, 4 Basketball I. 4 Football 1 VICKIE LONG Pleasant but determined in all • he doe . Library 2, 3 Flay 4 Glee Club 3 Ancmbly Committee 4 Feature—Yearbook Page 20 MACK IE BLACK I'll tell the world-and it better listen. F.F.A. 1. 2 Varsity 4 Baseball I. 2. 3. I Football 1. 2. 4 Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4 Track 1. 2, 4 JOYCE SWEET She burnt the midnight all but not always for ttudy. (•la's Secretary 1 Library Club 3. 4; Treas. 4 K.H.A. I, 2 Sophomore Editor—Yearbook CAROL SOUTH WORTH She hat a nature that it both Koy and refined. Class Vice-President 3 Student Council 3, 4; Sec. 4 K.II.A. I. 2 Play 4 Glee Club 2. 3 Grade Editor—Yearbook DON MEAD Glee him a camera; he'll click anywhere. Band 1. 2. 3 Truck 3. 4 Projection Club 4 The pitter-patter of little feet Goes on and on and on. But now tlwi re taking off their shoes And tiptoeing in at dawn. ACTIVITIES Page 21 oLet a pretend rJf?' H ‘fl H '• H ' Rr«' H TT 1' fl'11 T,T- Wil Kw fcr H H - R %; R • R - H v H - H v H ‘Wf' R - H - H H - H H - H ' H - H •' RjK H R h • H 'H •• H • H' HS ' R ' R • H ' H H R H •- R • H ' H H H Wm ■ I ■ I ir W . Hv y H‘ f H ' R •• H . H � ' R - R R ' H •' R •' H ’ THE DOCTOR HAS A DAUGHTER CAST Tommie.......... Dodo............. C'leota......... Mrs. Billings.... Doc” Billings..., Flora Lee Billings Chuck Hall...... Lula Thaxter.... David Torrence.. Cassandra Thorn. Ed Smith........ Mr. Coddle...... .....Frances Wilson .......I xus Patenge ......Barbara Algate ......Virginia Ohm ..........Jim Clark .........Nancy Hicks .. .Clarence Prentice ....Jennie Whitman .....Jack Eichmeier ........Ruth Sheldon ......Glenn Bennett .......Bill Chaplin Director— Christena Schram Page 25 cyCet 3 Pretend NINE GIRLS CAST Jane Phyllis Eve Lois Patenge Frieda Jennie Whitman Alice Shirley Barbara Seelev Tennessee Glamor Puss Shotput Barbara Algate Mary Frances Wilson Director—Christena Schram Page 23 fime Di °t Our Jife 5EPEEMBER SEPTEMBER 8. School opened 19. Tenth and Ninth Reception 20. Mrs. Hagberg’s talk to make money for Mr. Smeltzer 29. Elzie Bown Assembly OCTOBER OCTOBER 4. Mr. Kovac gave a speech 17. Play practice started 20. Seniors smiled at the birdie and he seemed to click 21. Herbie Fox and his band furnished the music for Autumn Nocturne 26. Magazine sale 31. Halloween party NOVEMBER 4. First bake goods sale held at Hicks Dry Cleaners 7. Assembly—Bobo Magician 11. Second bake goods sale 10. Star Baby-Trick Horse Show 18. Senior Play, “Nine Girls” 23. Four days for Thanksgiving vacation DECEMBER 4. Government class went to Lansing 15. Christmas Pagent; School closed for Christmas vacation 18. Sophomore Formal 28. Alumni Banquet 28. Game with Resurrection—We won JANUARY JANUARY 2. School reopened after Christmas vacation 4. Pied Piper Puppet assembly 10. Won game with Williamston 12. Sponsored assembly in which Dr. Frye was the speaker 22. New semester 23. Individual pictures taken by Mr. Kowalski 25. Junior class pasty supper Page 26 Our rJ )iar V FEBRUARY FEBRUARY 2. Geometry Class Assembly 9. Talent Show 12. Assembly by Volga Troubadours 17. Band Boosters Party 23. Had exchange assembly with Williamston 23. Junior Party MARCH i b b 8 8 fc APRIL MAY MARCH 1. Sexton Glee Club gave an assembly 16. School closed for spring vacation 16. Senior Party 25. Easter Sunday 30. Frosh Party APRIL 3. Glee Club roller-skating party 7. Junior Play 16. Library assembly 20. Sophomore Party 27. Mother and Daughter Banquet MAY 5. Junior and Senior Prom 7. May Music Festival 14. Student Council 17. Severe cases of spring fever throughout school 21. Awards Assembly 27. Seniors left on trip to Washington JUNE I. Seniors return from trip 3. Baccalaureate 5. Class Night 7. Commencement S. School picnic 9. Who passed? Page 27 f ers on a f 9n erview NAME COAL CHIEF WORKY PET PEEVE A1 gate, Barbara I look a man Weight Reckless-drivers Andrus, Carlene I x ts of friends Completeness Overly interested little sisters Antcliff, Howard Have fun My car Women smokers Black. Mackie Play football Ankle Work Bosworth, Susie Be happy Studying Color combinations Clark, Jim Education Money Fast-drivers Eichmeier, Jack Air force Lack of money Sarcastic people Estelle. Jan Red convertible One A” Army classification system Everett, Joan Be millionaire Get a man School Guile, Benny To graduate Girls Dirty looks Hicks, Nancy Please everyone IBooks Feminine girls Kelly, Bhoda Farmer’s wife School Levis Long, Vickie Do things right Carol Book worms Lx� wery, Lloyd Be a success Girls Freshmen Mead, Don Go west Everything School, women Melvin, Jere Stay in one place That guy Shallow people Ohm, Virginia Do things right My future Sarcastic people Patenge, Lois Successful nurse Future Big wheels Prentice, Clarence Olds hardtop How I look Home girls Roosa, Donald Be a mechanic Sandra Certain girls Schepperly, Pat Be happy Shorthand Drinking Seeley, Barbara To graduate Marvin Having to work Sheldon, Ruthie Go through college Completeness People who show off Southworth, Carol Be a stewardess Shorthand Lazy people Stell, Richard Do everything Nothing Fords Stevens, Jo-Ann Get married Keep out of trouble Bossy people Sweet, Joyce Own a l o. er School-work Two-faced people Warren, George Long life Army Trouble makers Whitman, Jennie Housewife Successfulness Bossy people Whitmyer, Jack Retire at 40 Work George Wilson, Frances Travel, write a book Lack of ambition Lack of money Worthington, Mildred Enjoy life School work Conceited people Mrs. Kelly Seniors graduate Students work People who don't listen Mr. Richards Long life Getting along with people Do things perfect Mrs. Rood Travel Yearbook Lazy people Mr. Cook Helpful instructions Students Indifference to opportunities Mr. Kulesa Be happy in life Gov't and Econ. class Fixing broken romances Page 28 erAon a I Jsn terview VOCABULARY Great! Oh!! 1! That’s my business Gee, but Oh, gosh Yes, Dear! Okay Ahhhshadup Oh, farmer 1 don’t know Ya, but Ya, but look I’ll never tell Gosh; Is my face red Isn’t that darling? “Honey” My godfrey No!! Gees-O-Pete You know You know what! Oh. Pete! Weill 1 Dahhl Hey inert! Well, listen Chucks Oh my goll Jays and bijabers I always say I don’t know Shall we be listeners? Get tough 1 leavens! Do it while you can Cotton pickers” FAVORITE PASTIME Are you kidding?? Eating Working on my car Football Movies Go places Bike-riding Hunting rabbits Going places Drive Swimming Sleeping Roller-skating Hunting Sleeping Fun Reading Singing Movies Doing things Sleeping Fooling around John knitting Eating Jokes Eating Hunting Reading, movies Sitting Watching people Sitting Giving tests?? Sports Reading—driving Good farm and livestock Eating WEAKNESS Eating That certain guy Barby Baetz Cherry sodas The Navy Convertibles Girls Television Tall men Girls Gray llannels Farmers Sports Movies Expensive things Those eyes Pretty clothes Popular songs Food Money Bruce Money Art-work Gum More food George Butch hair cut Women Men folk Some people Men who laugh Cokes Candy Food Cats, dogs, and kids Snap decisions Food CHIEF CHARACTERISTIC Freckles Curly hair Devil in his eyes Butch hair cut Blue eyes Double chin Smile Scowling Brown eyes Red hair Short hair 4-H lover Sweaters Friendliness Red face Smile Helpfulness Eyes Friendliness Dimples Pretty clothes Talking Bright colors Color combinations Overalls Blonde hair Short hair Innocent l x k Willingness Laughing look Freckles, I guess Quietness Friendly smile Laugh I .oving people Independent Loud ties Page 29 .mi 1.1, ( ui%uoojF How many patient mothers Have often repeated this line, One morning, at least one morning, I’d like them ready on timer? UNDERC LASSMEN Page 31 ■n IJou n j JJ opefu I A LARRY BOCKSTAHLER President LkROY WEBB Vice-President LOIS HAYS Secretary The class of 1952 began their junior year with thirty-seven members. Alfred Kornmeyer, Marianne Pughe, Norma Kranz. and Kenneth Freeman have left the class since then and Dave Adams. Glenn Mason and Bruce Richey have joined it. The class officers are: President. Larry Bockstahler; Vice-President, LeRoy Webb; Secretary, Lois Hays; and Treasurer, Ronnie Kohls. Dee McDonald, Ronnie Kohls, and Larry Bockstahler were chosen as Student Council Representatives and Betty Aldrich as Assembly Representative. The sponsors for the year have been Mrs. Lamb and Mr. Weaver. The sales projects for the year have included ice cream, memo books, and Christmas cards. Over two hundred people attended the second highly successful pasty supper on January 25. On October 6, the Okenios Pow Wow was sponsored for high school students, parents, and guests. With autumn leaves, tepees, blankets, and bows and arrows decorating the gym, an enjoyable evening was spent in Indian surroundings. The stage and the ice cream booth were decorated with appropriate Halloween figures of cats, pumpkins, goblins. RONNIE KOHLS Treasurer and witches for the cake walk and selling of ice cream at the Carnival. The Junior Jamboree, a square dance directed by the Copelands, was held on February 23. Decorations in keeping with Washington’s birthday were used for this occasion. The Junior boys that played a special part in sports were Fred Thompson. Dee McDonald, Don Shipley, Miles Church. Dick Davidson, Dick Simzak, Ronnie Kohls in football; and Dee McDonald, Don Shipley, Duane Phillips, Dick Stetler, Miles Church. Ronnie Kohls, and Bruce Rickey in basketball. Tin- Junior girls in cheerleading were Barbara Piper and Shoree Luck. Injuries received by Dick Davidson. Dee McDonald, and Barbara Piper during football season handicapped three of our most active members. Carnival King and Queen LOIS HAYS DICK DAVIDSON Page 32 VIDA DUANE TWILA LADONNA DON BARBARA BACKUS PHILLIPS BOWSER HICKEY SHIPLEY PIPER EVELYN BETTY GLENN JANICE ERWIN DICK BERNER ALDRICH MASON WEBB KOHLS SIMZAK JOANNE JIM JOYCE VIRGINIA DICK CI.ARE BARTOW VOELKER IRVIN RICHEY DAVIDSON VANDER MBULEN LUCK GREENWOOD RICHEY MCDONALD Not Pictured DALE GRETTENBERGER DAVE ADAMS Page ANNETTE SOUTHWELL ROBERT FARR THELMA PARKS DENNIS PANNABECKER DUANE BELL MARGARET BLACK VIRGINIA IRVIN —— n1 —wpw —g GERALD ROOSA RUSSELL BURCH NANCY VOELKER Sixty-five sophomores began the year 1950-51 with high hopes. Advisors were Mrs. Cle-mow and Mrs. Beyette. Home Room Mothers were Mrs. Bennett and Mrs. Snider. Officers were: Keith Palmerton, president; Max Benue, vice-president; Marilyn Bennett, secretary; Shirley Parker, treasurer; Keith Palmerton, Dorothy Fisher, and Paul Roney, Student Council Representatives; Dorothy Fisher AVERY DOUG Cl.ARK 1 . a i . r, SCHEFFER I.E VON JANET PRENTICE DRENNAN DANNY EVELYN LINE KOHLS H' zSpA n. ,y id LeVon Prentice, Assembly eprcscntatives. In the early fall the sopho-ores entertained the freshmen a party. In December they resented the semi-formal party, Christmas Isle.” with Herb Fox id his orchestra furnishing the usic. The class of ’53 is looking for-ard to the next two years with great deal of anticipation. CARLA WINTERS EDGAR HEATHER COOLEY WEBB C.fl'vN' MMU.1V- ,vSSN «oMVS°n ft U- jO VV' v OL sViUvVS MOHH'S UV.ASON OV.SS'S V.V JON kwBioe� Ml ' _ 9n ilia led On September 9, sixty curious and eager freshmen united to form the class of '54 of Okemos High School. Their first year activities have been under the leadership of Fred Buehler, president; Phil Ray, vice-president; Phyllis McFarren, secretary; Jonnine McKinley, treasurer; and the guidance of Mrs. Barnes and Miss Schram. The Sophomores welcomed the class at a pleasant party in their honor where games and dancing were enjoyed. The Halloween Carnival presented the first opportunity to work on an all-school LOUISE MIKE KAY BRAUNKR SWEENEY SWEET Not Piet urn! CHARLES WEBB PHYLLIS McFARREN HK� Kcc, S|| fOBEftr Wf-'U.s sag “ OLD ’l ZkR B s$t:Tr kvi.e al Rich LOHEs Tl{°'f S Wihley fDSo.V N,(� 0.v ARLEs l{HO V «£.vdei £ c„r 'f°«RO v Htobfjg FRED BEVERLY ROBERT BUEIILER BELL DAVIDSON No Pictured RICHARD BATES SHIRLEY BURCH GERALD KWAST project. Managing the milk bottle throw and recordio booths was a lot of fun and helped to build up their treasury. Selling candy at basketball games was their big project for the year. Several of our Freshmen have participated in sports: Kyle Aldrich. Dennis Avery, Glenn Bassett, Richard Bates, Jerry Bos-worth. Fred Buehlcr, Merrill Edwards, Harold Greer, Phil Ray, Mike Sweeney, Howard Travis, Edgar Cooley, Jon Kreider, Bill Lowery, Robert Davidson, Jim Butter-wick. Charles Webb.______________ CAROL JACK BURCH STEVENS JERRY TELLING BONNIE SIMS JOHN SWANBERG TJcenA JAMES WOODRUFF JACQUOLYN JOHNSON WALTER WEISS JEANNETTE EICHER ALLEN PALMERTON NORMAN FR WKS JAMES FARR GORDON MARGIE LARRY FRED EUNICE TOM I I ON PIPER COOPER MUND HUNTLEY HOPKINS MURPHY BACKUS CAROL CARL GEORGIA NORMA MORRIS SHARON BALL BURCH YEOMAN RHODES HOLLOWAY FURGALA RONNIE MURPHY MARSHA BOB MAVOURNEEN KEITHA MARVIN STEVEN ELIZABETH JANES HUGHES SWEENEY SHAULL ST. JOHN PASCOE HOPKINS RICHARD WASS MELBA ANTCLIFF HAROLD REDMAN JOHN CRETTENBERGEH BETTY MARTIN PATTI' BARBER PHYLLIS MORROW Not Pictured BOB LOTHAMER DAVID LOTHAMER DANIEL PANSHIN CAROL ANN CARL WEBB FERRAR JO ANN ALLEN SHELBY DICK HENRY G ALBA VI HOUGHTON GREER BARNARD VISCER SHIRLEY NANCY JERRY MARJORIE JERRY TAYA RUSSELL FURGALA GREENSHIELD STETLER FRANKS ROBERTS DE MARTELLY STEVENS FRANCES RUSSELL IMOGENE DONALD AUDREY LARRY BOBBY SMITH ROOSA SHAULL KLOTZ FURGALA ATLEE RHODES DOROTHY TRAVIS DICK RAY MARIANNE BOSWORTH T GARTH RICHEY DIANA MCDONALD KEN SNIDER BEVERLY STEVENS JUDITH ANDRICK ARTHUR SHELDON DEANNA HULL CARL RICHEY CAROL CASSELMAN BRUCE ROBINSON ROBERTA DAVID ROBERT SANDRA JACK NANCY NEAL BOVEE DREPS BELL KrNC VOSS OSWALD REAVELY CORDON JEANNE GEORGE PHYLLIS ROBERT DENNIS ANNE MASON MATTHEWS VOSS ELLISON CURRIER WEBB WARNER The schedules of many fine clubs Would not have progressed very far Without the busy assistance Of dad and the family car. PagC il CLUBS junior 4ch uiAorS Row 1: Mary Elg, Mr. Murdock, Carol Southworth, LeRoy Webb, Lloyd Lowery, Ronnie Kohls. Mr. Richards. Row 2: Clair Robinson, Allen Houghton, Garth Richey. Mike Sweeney, Gordon Piper, Keith Palmcrton, Paul Roney, Benny Guile, !) • • McDonald, Larry Boekstahler, Harold Redman. udent One of the biggest projects tackled by the student council this year was the revision of the Student Council Constitution. A large portion of their time was spent organizing assembly programs. The three outstanding programs were the Thanksgiving assembly, Christmas program, and Talent Show. CCouncil The Student Council is aiming at a goal of greater responsibility in school affairs. By increasing their active interest in the program of the council the student body will be more truly self governed. That is the prime intent of the organization. Page 42 f e •• Ellerenc Copp, Barbara Piiter, Jennie Whitman, Virginia Richey, Barbara Seeley, Shoree Luck, Shirley Burch, Jnnnine McKinley, Bonnie Rrumm, Fred Buehler, Miles Church. NOT PICTURED Frances Wilson. Dorothy Fisher. Maxine Scheffer, Virginia Ohm. Hhoda Kelly, Mrs. Rood, Joyce Sweet, Lois Patengc, Donna Bassett, JoAnn Bartow, Twila Bowser, Nancy Voelker. ooking owciro a peers Row I: Duane Randall, Jim Voelker, Dick Stetler, Jack Whitmyer, Richard Hartsuff, Duane Phillips, George Warren, Bruce Richey. Rou 2: Mr. Cook, Rich.ml Ewing, Mclvyn Swab Stanley Fair, Boh Hadley, Douglas Clark. Frederick Thompson, Max Bennc. How 3: Don Whitmyer, Warren Klies, Richard Net loff, LaVern Allen. Not Pictured: Dick Davidson, Dale Grettenl ergcr. Row 1: Betty Aldrich, Twila Bowser. Peggy Parker. Clare VanderMeulen. Heather Webb. Rot I 2: Connie McClelland, Shirley Parker, Evelyn Kohls, Ruth Sheldon, Lois Patenge. Miss hrens Not Pictured: Dorothy Fisher. Page 44 How I: Tnnet Drenncn, Mary Roosa, Evelyn Berner, Shoree Luck, Margie Abel, Shirley Burch, Gerry Travis, Joyce Irvin, Shirley Davidson. How 2: Mary Lou Hoag, Barbara Seeley, Joanne Seelev, Virginia Richey, Helen Swab. Charlene Peacock, Shirley Grant, Clare VanderMculen, Jennie Whitman. Virginia ()fun. How 3: Bonnie Bruinm. Lois Hays, Ruth Sheldon, Lois Patcnge. How • : Benny Guile, Duane Phillips, Bob Hadley, Jerry Snider. Richard Stell. Wore nU How 1: Beverly Bell, Diana McDonald, Janet Henderson, Jerry Snider, Susie Bosworth, Carl Korrar. Clarence Prentice. How 2: Jon Krieder, La Von Prentice, Jim Woodruff, Tom Murphy, Morris Holloway, Duane Bell, Margaret Black, Ed Weiss, Pat Conklin, Nancy Whitmyer, John Swanberg. How 3: Mr. Henry Kulesa. Louise Brauner, Gordon Piper. Harold Redman. Not Pictured: Dan Line. Norman Murdock, Bob Brown, Clair Robinson, Fred Buehler, Jonnine McKinley, Phyllis MeFar-ren, Mary Elg, Keith Palmerton. Page 45 cm ten How I: Dick Simzak, Ronnie Kohls. Dee McDonald, Howard Antcliff, Russell Burch, Don Shipley, Mackic Black. Keith Ptthnerton. How 2: Duane Randall, Richard Ewing, Max Bcnnc, Jerry Roosa, Douglas Clark. Paul Roney, Harold Greer, Frederick Thompson, Dick Stetler. J!eU Cheer Barbara Piper, Shorce Luck, Kay Sweet, Margaret Black. Carlene Andrus. Page 46 A family is like a baseball team In a well-played game whereat Mom’s pitching, Pop’s catching, kid’s fielding And all take turn at bat. SPORTS ant D„J,U The football team worked against great (aids throughout the season due to building program. The Okemos field was torn up, so all games had to l c played either on the Haslett field or were out-of-town games. Wait until next year! Okemos. Okemos. 0 Fowlerville . ...19 0 Perry .... 7 7 Willi omston ....16 14 Dansvillc ... ....26 0 Holt ....20 18 Stockbridge . ....14 7 Leslie ....13 7 Haslett .... ....20 First Row, Left to Right: Douglas Clark, Paul Honey, Howard Anteliff. Robert Worthington. Maekie Black. Bonnie Kohls. Richard llartsuil, Don Shipley. George Willits, Dec McDonald. Second Row. I.cfl to Right: Jack Stillman, Norman Murdock. Miles Church. Keith Palmerton, Harold Greer, Jerry Roosa, Dick Siinzak, Max Benne, Richard Ewing, Duane Randall, Richard Davidson. Third Row, Left to Right: Mr. Dunn, Charles Webb, Kyle Aldrich. Merrill Edwards. Marvin Penner, Dick Bates. Glenn Bassett, Jimmy Butterwick. Dennis Avery, Mike Sweeney, Jerry Bosworth, Howard Travis, LeRoy Webb. Page 51 Left to Right: Richard Stctler, Ronnie Kohls, Phil Ray. Muclcie Black, Benny Guile, Bruce Richey, Don Shipley, Dee McDonald, Duane Phillips. Dennis Pnnnabeckcr. Coach, Mr. Dunn. Due to injuries the 1950-51 basketball team was very slow in starting, but by the end of the season they had won five and lost twelve games. The outstanding achievement was a 63-59 victory over Fowlerville. Other victories have been over Dans-ville. Boys’ Vocational School and twice over Wil- liamston. The teams participated in the Greater Lansing Holiday Tournament and the end of the season State Basketball Tournament, both held at Boys' Vocational School. Among the high scoring men this year have been Dana McDonald, Benny Guile and Mackie Black. Lettermen who will not be playing next year are Benny Guile, Mackie Black and Bruce Richey. The team is looking forward to the next season with the hope of bringing more glory to the Chieftain. The team has taken its losses very well, and shown excellent sportsmanship and great improvement during the season. Page 52 blulerstmli ICS First How: Bob Davidson, Mike Sweeney, Norman Murdock, Harold Greer, Doug ('lark, Eddie Abel, Gerald Hoosa. Second How: Mr. Weaver, coach. Howard Travis, Edgar Cooley, Fred Buch-lcr. Max Benue, Jon Kcider, Bill Lowery, Jerry Bosworth, manager. First Row, Left to Right: Dana McDonald, Benny Guile, Gilbert Hoys, Billy Dyer, Ken Pnnnubecker (captain). Bob Worthington, Mac-kie Black, Lloyd Lowery. Second Row, Left to Right: Jim Greenwood (manager), Coach Htchards, Max Benue, Robert Farr, Leroy Webb, Leo Greenlee, Bussell Burch, Jack Stillman. Doug Clark, Don Shipley, Richard Davidson, Miles Church, Dick Stetler, I'rcd Thompson, Norman Murdock. Bonnie Kohls (manager), Lavorne Allen, Coach Baker. First Row. Left to Right: Dana McDonald. Billy Dyer, Dave Kinney, Hugh Irvin. Berman Prether (captain), Jim Sherman. John Pughe, Larry Fichter, Ronnie Kohls, Gary Iligbie. Second Row. Left to Rigltt: Coach Richards, Richard Ewing, Jim Greenwood (manager). Keith Palmerton, Russell Burch, ('.errs- Rcosa. Miles Church, Charles Stevens. Paul Roney, Duane Randall. Kenneth Pannabecker. Bob Davis, Don Shipley, Jim Voclker, Lai) Greenlee, Richard iiartsuff. Robert Brown. George Willits, Don Mead. Dick Stetler, Asst. Coach Baker. Page 54 Those who buy arc always wise To buy from those who advertise. We who buy goods from these ads Must thank our dear, providing dads. ADVERTISEMENTS Page 57 ★ ★ ★ ★ 4-STAR SPONSORS ★ ★ ★ ★ HERFF JONES COMPANY Indianapolis, Indiana School and College Jewelry. Graduation Announcements Jewelers to Okemos High School C. E. Boggs, Representative ★ ★ ★ ★ We wish the class of June. 1951 Firm footings and strong building STANDARD BLOCK AND SUPPLY COMPANY ★ ★ ★ ★ For the Best Values in Luggage LIEBERMANN TRUNK COMPANY 107 South Washington Avenue ★ ★ ★ ★ POINT SUPER SERVICE Greasing, Carburetion, Ignition. Accessories U. S. 16 and Hamilton Road Phone 8-9085 ★ ★ ★ ★ RUPPERT-GAYBRICK LUMBER CO. 2682 East Grand River East Lansing, Michigan Phone 8-6585 ★ ★ ★ ★ Compliments of OKEMOS LUMBER COMPANY For Quality Lumber and Service Phone 8-1413 ★ ★ ★ ★ Compliments of DUO-CONTROL SPRING COMPANY Manufacturers of Releasing Overload Springs U. S. 16 at Park Lake Read ★ ★ ★ ★ CORAL GABLES BALLROOM Dancing Friday end Saturday U. 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S. 16 at North Okemos Road Live Bait, Gas, Oil, Groveries and Meat ★ ★ FLEMINGS GROCERY Quality Meats and Groceries ★ ★ JOE ZALEWISKI Cornell Road, Okemos Choice Wholesale Meats Phone 8-1915 ★ ★ McKinley hardware Westinghouse Appliances Okemos Ta%e 61 ★ ★ 2-STAR SPONSORS ★ ★ CAPITAL CITY LOCKER Between the Cities, on Ellenburg Court ★ ★ H and M GROCERY Okemos Road at Cavanaugh Road ★ ★ WILLIS RADIO COMPANY Admiral and GE Television Okemos ★ ★ Compliments of H. M. JASON Your Standard Oil Agent Okemos ★ ★ Compliments of WINSLOW MOTOR COURT ★ ★ KING'S SINCLAIR SERVICE U. 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